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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype: Regular
Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
As Scheduled
Department: 500234 Histopathology
Work Shift:
Range: UR URCC 212 H
Compensation Range: $31.82 - $41.37
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL PURPOSE:
In a CoreLab setting, responsible for all of the functions of processing tissue samples for histological diagnosis by a pathologist including grossing, embedding, microtomy, special stains and processing Immunohistochemistry slides. Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment including but not limited to preventative, routine and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The histology technician is responsible for all of the functions of processing tissue samples for histological diagnosis by a pathologist. This includes grossing, embedding, microtomy, special stains and processing Immunohistochemistry slides.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gross sections of human tissue for examination.
- Operates laboratory equipment to embed, section and stain specimens.
- Operate equipment to perform special staining and Immunohistochemistry stains as requested. Some manual staining may be required.
- Examine slides under microscope to ensure that slides meet laboratory quality standards.
- Follows all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, quality objectives and safety standards and keeps current with changes in laboratory processes and procedures.
- Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment including but not limited to preventative, routine and troubleshooting.
Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- AAS required
- Previous experience as a histology technician preferred
- Anatomy, histology, chemistry preferred
- NYS HT license required
- NYS MT or MLT accepted
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype: Regular
Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
As Scheduled
Department: 500234 Histopathology
Work Shift:
Range: UR URCC 212 H
Compensation Range: $31.82 - $41.37
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL PURPOSE:
In a CoreLab setting, responsible for all of the functions of processing tissue samples for histological diagnosis by a pathologist including grossing, embedding, microtomy, special stains and processing Immunohistochemistry slides. Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment including but not limited to preventative, routine and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The histology technician is responsible for all of the functions of processing tissue samples for histological diagnosis by a pathologist. This includes grossing, embedding, microtomy, special stains and processing Immunohistochemistry slides.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gross sections of human tissue for examination.
- Operates laboratory equipment to embed, section and stain specimens.
- Operate equipment to perform special staining and Immunohistochemistry stains as requested. Some manual staining may be required.
- Examine slides under microscope to ensure that slides meet laboratory quality standards.
- Follows all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, quality objectives and safety standards and keeps current with changes in laboratory processes and procedures.
- Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment including but not limited to preventative, routine and troubleshooting.
Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- AAS required
- Previous experience as a histology technician preferred
- Anatomy, histology, chemistry preferred
- NYS HT license required
- NYS MT or MLT accepted
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.